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WHAT'S ON
WHAT'S ON?
Laos is full of colorful festivals and celebrations happening all the time. Stay up to date on events going on around the country and join in the fun!
8–12
JANUARY
22
22–28
FEBRUARY
FEB.
MUANG PHIENG, XAYABOURY
XAYABOULY
After the harvest ends, Lao people make merit to the rice spirits for a plentiful harvest the next year. Phieng District celebrates this with large ceremonial haystacks and traditional market fairs and festivities.
A celebration of Laos’ largest animal, the elephant. Parades and ceremonies are held to make merit for these great beasts, which helped build the country.
BOUN KONG KHAO
7 –9
ELEPHANT FESTIVAL
13 –15
FEBRUARY VIENTIANE
FEB FESTIVAL
On the outskirts of the capital, a colorful Instagram-friendly music festival sets up on a hilly field. Several stages play local and regional music to youthful crowds.
MARCH
VIENTIANE
BANLAO.LA EXPO 2020
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CHAMPASAK
WAT PHOU FESTIVAL
Southern Laos’ largest festival. People gather over several days to make merit at this ancient temple. Concerts, processions, boat racing, competitions, and a market fair are all part of the event.
14–16
FEB.
BOKEO
KAPOK FLOWER FESTIVAL
Each year, the Kapok trees on Don Xao island bloom to their fullest and everyone gathers to enjoy the wonderful colors, as well as partake in cultural events.
Xayabouly's Elephant Festival
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